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For Shelton Johnson, positive social change happens one essential story at a time. The 33-year veteran of the National Park Service and Yosemite’s newest cultural outreach ranger was just promoted to Community Engagement Specialist. Tasked with increasing relevancy, diversity and inclusion in the park, Johnson describes his role as helping to forge and deepen “lasting connections between all communities of color and our national parks.” He notes how that connection begins with rewiring ideas of belonging....

You Can Win $50,000 From Coors Light By Being ‘Chill’ Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Oct. 27, 2022 8:00 am EST Coors Light plans to award fans who celebrate National American Beer Day in a massive way — with monetary prizes as high as $50,000. Due to the beverage’s popularity, it comes as no surprise that Molson Coors is the company pulling the strings on this giveaway. In 2017, Coors Light was the second best-selling beer in the United States and within the top 10 in the world (per Vine Pair)....

Do you like hosting people at your home? Some do, some don’t. Nothing wrong with either answer. But if you do like to host people, then you need to be prepared to host them properly. And one of the best ways to be properly prepared for a hangout session at the house is to have this Mixology & Craft Bartender Kit in your life to help you make some fantastic drinks....

17 Traditional Foods To Try For Day Of The Dead Yulia Furman/Shutterstock By Amy Bell/Oct. 27, 2022 3:45 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Traditional Mexican foods and drinks are at the heart of the Day of the Dead. Between November 1st and 2nd of every year, Mexican families visit the graves of those who have passed or make ofrendas (offerings) to the dead on special altars (via Britannica)....

According to various religions, angels are spiritual beings believed to be messengers of God. They are also known to be superior to human beings in terms of power and intelligence. They embody human form with a pair of wings and they wear long white robes. Some even believe that angels act as our guardian angels. Angels are undoubtedly very fascinating, thus it has created a huge demand for angels coloring pages....

A while back we made some colorful fish using elbow macaroni. The fun shape of the macaroni was perfect for mimicking scales all over our fish. This week we found another useful way to use the rounded macaroni shapes. We mimicked the texture of bird feathers and created this awesome elbow macaroni turkey craft. You’ll definitely want to add this fun craft to your Thanksgiving list this year. This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned....

Men’s sweatpants have been enjoying some well deserved time in the spotlight in recent years. Although they started out as basic workout apparel, clothing retailers and designers have expanded the category significantly, and now guys have lots of options to choose from. The best men’s sweatpants can work in all kinds of situations, whether you’re gearing up for an abs workout or just looking for something comfortable to get you through the day....

My boys are fascinated with robots. We recently received a new game called “Build a Robot” from The Organized Parent and after playing it, we felt inspired to build our own robot. These are some of the fun robot books we read before making our robot, which were all recommended by our game. Hello Robots by Bob Staake Robots Everywhere by Denny Hebson Robots by Clive Gifford This was a non-fiction book about all the different types of robots throughout the world....

Burger King Is Testing Out Fiery Nuggets Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Charley Rekstis/Nov. 22, 2022 8:56 am EST Burger King’s legacy goes beyond Whoppers and crowned mascots. It also includes Crown Nuggets and other varieties of breaded chicken pieces. Decades before nuggets sparked the finger food fight that arguably replaced the chicken sandwich wars, they were already part of the long-running competition between BK and McDonald’s. In the 1980s, Burger King released chicken tenders to compete against the McNugget, capitalizing on a chicken trend that The Washington Post referred to in a headline as “Nugget Mania....

Easter is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. It is primarily celebrated in the Christian faith to commemorate the crucifixion, but there is a lighter side to the occasion as well. This holiday is also associated with colorful egg hunts delivered by the Easter Bunny, and the image of these eggs in baskets has become closely associated with the holiday. That is an image that we have chosen to represent in this guide on how to draw Easter!...

If your kids are anything like mine, they are always wanting to turn on the TV or play the Wii the instant there is a moment of boredom. As soon as my oldest gets home from school he is ready to be a couch potato and beat a bunch of levels on Super Mario Bros. After a long day of school I do allow him to play after his homework is done for a while, but I am constantly on the look out for educational time fillers so the kids don’t mindlessly waste their evening away....

Gen Z Foodies Are Looking To The Stars In 2023 Alones/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/Dec. 6, 2022 3:06 pm EST Experts predict that space exploration will surpass many milestones over the next decade, per Universe Magazine, including the return of humans to the moon. This acceleration of research brings humankind closer than ever to the great unknown of the galaxies. The more humans explore the universe, the more palpable its possibilities become....

Whenever people need to get new frames, Warby Parker is one of the best places to shop. It’s because the styles within are great and the pricing is hard to beat. And that is very true with the I Am Other Winston Frames from the new Warby Parker x I am OTHER collection. It should come as no surprise to anyone at this point in time that Pharrell knows what’s what in the style game....

At this point in time, we are officially in the winter season. It may have felt like it for a while now. But that was just the metaphorical warm up. Every day forward for the next few months will get us deeper and deeper into the cold. This means that some things are going to have to change. Chances are good that you may not have been using the BBQ recently....

Looking for a fun and simple way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your kids or in the classroom this year? We have just the thing! Today I’m sharing how to turn an envelope into an adorable leprechaun craft puppet. Kids will love playing with their leprechaun pal after they make it and there are so many fun St. Patrick’s Day books to combine with this craft. Find a small list of recommendations near the bottom of this post....

When you workout, you need a little help to keep your body going. Especially if you are getting into a routine for the first time. Your body will run out of energy and it will be hard to get a good workout going if you aren’t working at peak performance. With the Hydrolyte Pre-Workout, you will be at the top of your game. There are tons of pre-workouts in the world....

Instagram Is Pumped At The Return Of Aldi’s Pumpkin Spice Coconut Whipped Cream Julia Mikhaylova/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Oct. 26, 2022 4:39 pm EST Whether you’re an avid grocery shopper or consider it to be your least favorite chore, we can probably all agree that it can be exciting to browse the selection of seasonal goodies that rotate in and out of the shelves each year. However, for those that follow alternative dietary plans, such as vegan, plant-based, gluten- or dairy-free, checking out all the limited-edition products can end up being a bit more disappointing than it is fun....

In early March, weeks before COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic, Italy reported thousands of new cases every day, prompting a full shut down of the country. On March 13, Italian surfer Robert D’Amico uploaded a surf film called “StayAtHome” to spread awareness within the surf community about the seriousness of the virus, weeks before it would spread like wildfire across the globe. “Don’t shake hands, and avoid crowded places, as prevention is the only key to escape what we are forced to live at this moment,” D’Amico said in the description alongside the film....

Thinking of going out on the trails this summer? After months and months of being stuck inside, the summer gives us all the opportunity to enjoy mother nature. Hit the trails and take in the glory. Which will go a lot smoother for you if you pick up the Danner Vertigo 917 Hiking Boots from Huckberry. When you go out to the trail, you want your feet nice and protected. A long hike will do a number on your feet....

Oven-Crisp Potato Wedges Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 30, 2022 8:00 am EST Wedges are an underrated form of potato side, often seen as a near non-contender in the ultimate french fry race. But potato wedges certainly have their place in this world and, more importantly, in our stomachs — especially when they’re cooked to crispy perfection. With this oven-crisp potato wedges recipe, brought to us by developer Catherine Brookes of Blue Sky Eating, you can enjoy wedges that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside....